Technical specifications   
8.5 Information on insulation tests, protection class and degree of protection 
  Basic Panels 2nd Generation 
102  Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E33293231-AB 
 
Information on insulation tests, protection class and degree of 
protection 
Insulation test  
The insulation strength is demonstrated in the type test with the following test voltages in 
accordance with IEC 61131-2: 
 
Circuits with rated voltage of U
i
 
Insulation tested with (type test)  707 V DC to other circuits/to ground 
For Ethernet socket: 1500 V AC 
Degree of pollution and overvoltage category 
The device meets the following requirements according to IEC 61131-2:2007: 
 
Overvoltage category  II 
Protection class III according to IEC 61131-2 
Protection against foreign objects and water  
The device meets the requirements according to EN 60529. 
 
Front   When mounted: 
•  IP65 
•  Type 4X/Type 12 (indoor use only) 
Rear panel  IP20 
Protection against contact with standard test probes. There is no protection 
against the ingress of water. 
The front protection rating can only be guaranteed if the mounting seal lies flush against the 
mounting cutout. Read the corresponding information in section "Making the mounting cutout 
(Page 24)".